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Posted: 5/6/2010 7:35:09 AM EDT
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Skid, a chrome-moly or stainless steel barrel is often claimed to be more accurate than a chrome-lined barrel. It is claimed that the chrome lining is often applied at an inconsistent thickness, and that it can flake off over time.
Some folks prefer chrome-lined barrels because they're "mil-spec," because they can last longer, and because they withstand adverse conditions better. Things you should consider: What am I using this rifle for? What distance do I plan on shooting at? What kind of accuracy do I expect from this rifle? What kind of firing and cleaning schedule will this rifle be subjected to? I prefer the chrome-lined barrel myself, but I would not pass up a deal on a non-chrome-lined barrel if everything else was what I was looking for. The barrel on my duty rifle is chromed lined, since it's exposed to high round count training, and rides around in a non-conditioned space in the trunk. It's not built for absolute accuracy; it's built for absolute reliability and ruggedness. OTOH, if I was going to build or buy a varmint, competition, or long-range precision gun, it'd most likely have a SS or regular chrome-moly barrel. Not only for the additional accuracy potential, but also because most match/heavy barrels aren't chrome-lined to begin with. All of that said, if you want a chrome-lined barrel, you can get one and swap it out in your rifle. |
Thanks for the info ARJJ . I'm building my second AR and found a deal for a Chrome-Moly not Lined. I had always been told that chrome lined was superior. I am not putting an amazing amount of rounds through it and I clean my weapons regularly so that isn't an issue. I guess I will need to think about it. Thank you.
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What about the Spikes M4 LE...
-Barrel is 4150 Chromoly Vanadium Alloy, M4 barrel extention, Chrome chamber and bore, 5.56mm Nato chamber, 1:7 Twist, Magnetic particle testing on every barrel, Phosphate finish. It appears to be chromoly material and chrome-lined. Is it in fact both....? |
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What about the Spikes M4 LE... -Barrel is 4150 Chromoly Vanadium Alloy, M4 barrel extention, Chrome chamber and bore, 5.56mm Nato chamber, 1:7 Twist, Magnetic particle testing on every barrel, Phosphate finish. It appears to be chromoly material and chrome-lined. Is it in fact both....? Yes. Standard barrels are made from a chromoly steel. It is up to the mfg whether they want to chrome line them. That Spike's you mention is arguably the best rifle/upper deal out there right now! |
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